Wraps, Bumps & Videos

Before we get all summery with today’s little picnic recipe, we wanted to share a couple of things.

#1.This not so small bump is about to give our lives a push into yet another direction – baby nr 3! We are overwhelmed with feelings, thoughts and confusedness (how will we even fit around the breakfast table?!) but I think we’ll save all that for another blog post. Luise is feeling well and is more than halfway through the pregnancy now.

#2. Massive thanks to all of you that came to our event in Lisbon this past weekend. We were overwhelmed by your kind words, hugs (and presents!).

#3. Check out this short little video that we created for our new book. More than anything else, we wanted to show how quick, simple and colorful smoothies can be. We will also be sharing instruction videos of all the drinks in this trailer on our youtube channel. The first one is coming up in just a few days.

The book is actually available in stores in Australia today, 1 June! It will be launched in the UK on 16 June and in USA & Canada on 2 August. It will also be available in German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish and Polish in September.

We will be in London next week to launch the book with a bunch of events and press meetings. Unfortunately all our public events are already sold out but we are thinking about adding an impromptu little book signing/meet-up towards the end of the week if there is an interest? Leave us a comment below, letting us know if you would like to join and we will try to make it happen.

Since our world seems to be spinning around smoothies at the moment, we wanted to share a savory recipe that you can hold in the other hand. We couldn’t think of a more perfect smoothie companion than a summery wrap filled with a green hummus.

When we make wraps, they tend to come out differently every time, but this vegan version is a real treat so I think it will be on repeat for our next couple of picnics. These are filled with large lettuce leaves, lots of herby mint & parsley hummus (also delicious on it’s own!), a lentil, avocado and cucumber salad and topped with fresh strawberries for sweetness and toasted sunflower seeds for crunch. Picnic is ready!

Summer WrapsMakes 8 wraps

The wraps can also be rolled directly in the lettuce leaves, without the tortilla, for a lighter gluten-free version. It is a little fiddlier but the parchment paper helps holding it all together.

Place 2 lettuce leaves on each tortilla, then place 2-3 tbsp herby hummus filling in the middle, a couple of spoonfuls green lentil salad and top with strawberry slices and a generous sprinkle of sunflower seeds.
Fold the top and bottom edges over the filling. Roll the whole tortilla from left to right to wrap in the filling. Roll some parchment paper around them and tie with a string to hold them together while you transport them.

Herby HummusThis makes more than you need for the wraps. Save the leftovers in a sealed jar and enjoy as a side throughout the week.

Drain and rinse chickpeas and add to a high-speed food processor together with all other ingredients. Mix on high-speed for a few minutes, until smooth. Taste and feel the consistency. Add more salt or water if desired. At this point, you can also add a splash of olive oil for an extra rich hummus, if you prefer. Mix for two more minutes. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge.

Rinse the cooked lentils and place in a mixing bowl. Cut avocados, cucumber, snow peas and red onion into small cubes. Finely chop parsley and mint and place all ingredients in the mixing bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Mix it all and season to taste.

Yet another delicious recipe.
I live in London and would love to come to a book signing if you are doing one.
Here we have both your books and regularly make your recipes. They are always such lovely meals.
My family in Rome have both your books too and use them all the time, and our South African relatives too. We are all Green Kitcheners.
So I will be there if you do something in London as I missed out on the events.

I would love to come to an event in London
I have your books and love to keep up with all your new recipes and you always make me smile with your anecdotes.
Congratulations too on the news of the new babe
Best wishes
Marilynxx

these look amazing and are definitely on the menu this week! congratulations on baby #3!!! I am pregnant with my first and if you ever felt like doing a pregnancy eats post, I wouldn’t complain;) take care of your beautiful family

I can’t thank you enough for your recipes! And I am already looking Forward to your smoothies book in German. September is marked in my calendar :-) May everything go smoothly for your growing Little Family as well!

Wow, yet another amazing recipe and awesome news.
We have three kids and can only tell you, it’s soooo good. Kids are our future and yours will definitely grow up in a very nice and thoughtful family. All the best to you!

I have my book on pre order already and this video clip has got me all excited to try lots of different combinations. Thank you for being such an inspirational duo. Love you sandals Luise – can I ask where they are from? X

We’ve got 3👶🏼👭 and its busy but gorgeous! Best number ever. And we all love smoothies! I love your books, recipes and lovely photos, great inspiration for heathy living. If you do a book signing, I’ll pop along with baby Myla, it will be nice to say hello, keep us posted please, and wishing you a lovely trip x

3 is my magic number! Congrats, and don’t be to scared! We manage to live in a small 3 piece apartment all 5 happily together and I shoot and work straight out of the kitchen and living room :-)! It is just a question of dedication and you two have tons of it! Hooray! love your work, big source of inspiration!!!

Hi guys, I’m so happy for your new family member-to be! Take care of you, Elsa and Isac.
Do you also have a receit make tortilla breads yourself? Would be happy to make one by myself.
Greetings from beautiful Austria (we are still waiting seeing you down here once)
Agnelia

Yay! I just bought your new book! It looks so good next to the other two in my bookshelf! It’s beautiful, you never disappoint with incredible images and recipes to match! Congratulations on everything! I’ve been following you guys for years and it’s so lovely to see you be so successful!

Wow wow wow! I scrolled down to page to get an overall look before reading the post and… o gosh! Those pictures are amazing: I am loving them so so so incredibly much! And.. congratulations for the new baby and for the amazing recipes!

Yes please!! Would love it if you organised a meet up – I met David at Fare Healthy last year but Luise couldn’t make it so I’d love to see you both this time :) congratulations on your little bump, such beautiful and happy news x

Congratulations with the pregnancy of your new baby! I am very happy for the 2 of you. Good to hear Luise is feeling well.Keep calm and the breakfasttable problem will get solved. Wish you an nice summer, love from Holland

Wow your site is amazing – really inspirational and really a good example I would like my blog to look like as well :) I love raps they are just super delicious and perfect for spring and summer! I would love to here your comments on my blog http://whatskatieupto.com as well thank you so much xoxo Katie

Love the video, it’s beautiful, and I’m excited to buy your smoothie book when it comes out in the US. What is the name of the music/song playing in the background? It’s so pretty. You guys are awesome!

Hello David Luise and three!
Just wanted to write and say how much I love your new smoothie book – I have rather a lot of cook books (!!!) and yours are hands down my favourites: the simplicity, yummy-ness of the recipes, and the beautiful presentation of the books. Thank you! What an inspiration you’ve been.
Chloe x